WVC 16 - 5 R- 4
§16-5R-4. Alzheimer's special care disclosure required.
(a) Any facility which offers to provide or provides care for
a person with alzheimer's disease through an alzheimer's special
care unit or special care program shall disclose in writing the
form of care or treatment that distinguishes the unit or program as
being especially applicable to or suitable for such persons. The
disclosure shall be provided to the department of health and human
resources, to any person seeking placement within an alzheimer's
special care unit or program, and to any legal guardian or relative
acting on behalf of a resident or person seeking placement.

(b) The department of health and human resources shall examine
all disclosures provided to it as part of the facility's license
renewal procedure and verify the accuracy of the disclosures.

(c) The disclosure required by this section shall include the
following information:

(1) A statement of the overall treatment philosophy and
mission of the special care unit or program which reflects the
needs of residents afflicted with alzheimer's disease or dementia;

(2) A description of the facility's screening, admission and
discharge procedures, assessment, care planning and implementation,
staffing patterns and training ratios unique to the program or
unit;

(3) A description of the physical environment and design
features and an explanation of how they are appropriate to support
the functioning of cognitively impaired adult residents;

(4) A description of activities available to residents, the
frequency and types of resident activities, and how they are
specialized for residents who suffer from alzheimer's disease;

(5) A statement that describes the involvement of families in
the care of residents and the availability of family support
programs;

(6) The costs of care and any additional fees unique to the
alzheimer's special care unit or program.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2014 1st Special Session
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